($576+) Overland Park, KS to Akron, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Overland Park, KS to Akron, OH

Full-service movers for the 792-mile relocation from Overland Park, Kansas, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,842 and $7,951. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $288 - $1,920, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Overland Park typically charge a base rate around $275 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Overland Park to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,842 - $4,446
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,443 - $6,099
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,053 - $7,951

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Overland Park to Akron.

Specialty moving services from Overland Park, KS to Akron, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 72% of Overland Park movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Akron, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Overland Park to Akron?

Look for Ohio Association of Movers membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Ohio beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Overland Park, KS to Akron, OH

Moving containers from Overland Park, Kansas, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,162 and $3,608. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Akron. If you go over that window, storage in Overland Park adds around $75/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Overland Park to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,162 - $2,077
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,451 - $2,739
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,869 - $3,608

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Overland Park, KS and Akron, OH. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $672 in Overland Park, KS, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $72 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $144 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Overland Park to Akron?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Overland Park, KS to Akron, OH

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 792 miles from Overland Park, Kansas, to Akron, Ohio, running $588 - $1,517. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $242 - $276
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Overland Park daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Overland Park to Akron based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $588 - $1,140
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $617 - $1,276
• 4+ bedrooms: $795 - $1,517

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $72 and $336.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $144.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $242 and $276 for the 792-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $672 for 2 movers in Overland Park, Kansas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Overland Park to Akron?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Overland Park, KS to Akron, OH

For larger DIY moves from Overland Park, Kansas, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Akron, Ohio.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,184 and $2,146.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Overland Park to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $956 - $1,888
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,184 - $2,146
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,541 - $2,857

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $72 and $144.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Overland Park, Kansas, for roughly five hours typically average $672.

What are the best freight companies from Overland Park to Akron?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Material Transport Co (4.62/5 stars): Material Transport Co is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Overland Park, KS vs Akron, OH

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Akron, side by side with Overland Park on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.